Our Founder

Dr. Karen Smith

Dr. Karen Smith earned her Doctor of Education from Nova Southeastern University and is a licensed Exception Student Education Specialist who has enjoyed teaching K-12 for the past 23 years. Her subjects taught include Math, and Special Education.

After working as an Educational Consultant for multiple organizations and non-profits, Dr. Karen Smith founded Thrive Educational Response, a group that works to ensure that disadvantaged youth graduate on time.